Petitions to Participate in Commencement

Students who wish to participate in graduation ceremonies prior to final completion of their degree may petition to do so if they meet certain conditions. Petitions will only be considered which reflect realistic arrangements for fulfilling remaining requirement(s) and which meet the following requirements:

•  Are received by the registrar prior to April 1;

•  No more than 4 (four) credits may remain on commencement day. Unmet requirements may be fulfilled either through Gordon or off-campus courses preapproved by the department and the Registrar’s Office. Advance registration at Gordon or approval of off-campus courses must be completed/obtained before the student’s name may go on the commencement program.

Participation in Commencement

Participation in commencement ceremonies prior to completion of academic

requirements is a privilege extended to students by Gordon College and assumes a serious commitment to complete outstanding requirements within the stated deadlines. Failure to complete requirements as agreed will result in a replacement diploma fee and a degree date reflecting the later completion.

•  Remaining requirements must be completed during the summer immediately following commencement;

•  All work must be completed and submitted before the first day of fall term for a September 15 degree or by the end of the fall semester for a December degree.

•  Transcripts of all off-campus work must be received by October 15 for a September degree or by February 15 for a December degree. After that date the degree will automatically be awarded as of the next degree date.